CWRU Writing Program Lecturer

The English Department at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) invites applications for one or more full-time lecturer positions in our Writing Program, which primarily serves the CWRU writing-intensive general education curriculum (see: https://case.edu/artsci/writing/academics). We seek colleagues who champion an inclusive, diverse, and transformative university and who are excited to join our energetic and collegial program. Our first-year and advanced writing seminars cover a range of topics and emphasize intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, and academic writing. The Writing Program supports a broad community of learners, including first-generation college students, students from minoritized groups, individuals with learning and other differences, and multilingual speakers and writers.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have expertise in teaching writing in the context of social science, engineering, healthcare and/or scientific disciplines. Lecturers responsibilities will include designing and leading first-year Academic Inquiry Seminars and consulting with the campus community via the Writing Resource Center. Responsibilities may also include designing and leading other writing-intensive seminars, creative writing workshops, professional/technical or scientific communication courses, and/or other undergraduate courses. Opportunities for writing program administrative and assessment activities are also available and are compensated.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. or terminal professional degree in a field relevant to the programs mission is required at the start of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: Coursework and/or experience teaching writing at the college level to students from diverse educational backgrounds, including multilingual writers, is preferred. Evidence of creative, scholarly, clinical and/or industry experience in a related field is also welcome.

Responsibilities & Duties: Teaching load is the equivalent of six courses over the academic year (does not include summer), which may include a mix of classroom teaching, Writing Resource Center consulting and programming, and other activities. Initial appointment is for one academic year, beginning August 2025; this position is eligible for annual reappointment.

How to Apply: Application materials should be submitted electronically by January 15, 2025 at https://apply.interfolio.com/159422. For initial consideration, please submit the following materials:

• Letter of application that describes your educational background and experience teaching college-level writing (2 pages, maximum) CV Teaching philosophy (1-2 pages) that describes your values, goals, and beliefs about effective writing instruction at the college level Sample syllabus for a writing-intensive seminar that includes brief descriptions of major activities and writing assignments (5 pages, maximum)

CWRU and the Writing Program value activities that support diversity and inclusion; we invite applicants to describe such activities in their cover letters and other application materials. When candidates are selected for interviews, they will be asked to provide 2 confidential letters of recommendation and to prepare to speak in detail about courses that they might teach at CWRU.

About Case Western Reserve and the Writing Program: CWRU is an independent research university located in Cleveland's University Circle, a square mile urban district of cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions. We enroll over 12,000 undergraduate and graduate/professional students in both liberal arts and professional/technical disciplines. The Writing Program serves as a resource for all CWRU writers, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. Our Writing Resource Center offers consulting in several locations on campus, including our main site in Bellflower Hall, the historic building that serves as the home for Writers House, a gathering place for writers that supports community programming, craft workshops, and the New Gutenberg Annex, which is a moveable type print lab and book arts workshop.

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EEO Statement: Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics.

Reasonable Accommodations: Case Western Reserve provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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